Sermons on Individual Prayer:

Jesus' Prayer Request

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

Jesus actually prayed for laborers to go into the field to gather the harvest of souls.

MATT. 9:35-38 “JESUS’ PRAYER REQUEST” A) Surly when we look at v.36, we see our nation today! * The moral decline of the people in America is leading speedily to the weakening and eventual fall of our nation! * Children being born out of wedlock has increased over 500%! * Pornography has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacles To Effective Prayer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 21, 2005

It is recommended that when you buy new tires for your car that you have a wheel alignment. Well, maybe we need to align our prayer life with the word to have effective prayer.

OBSTACLES TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew. 21:13 - God wants His House called a House of Prayer! INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS PRAYER? I gave paper out to friends and asked them to write PRAYER IS: and then finish that line. Here are some of the answers they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obstacles To A Life Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

In launching this series on prayer, this message was meant to examine some of the things that keep us from pursuing prayer as a lifestyle. Part 1 in series, "Learning to Pray."

Learning to Pray Obstacles to a Life of Prayer January 23, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Video clip of Ben Stiller saying grace in "Meet the Parents." Do you ever feel like that clip pretty much sums up your prayer life? Now think about the difference between that prayer --an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Five-Finger Prayer

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 9, 2005

A Guide When Praying For Others

When you fold your hands, the thumb is nearest you. So begin by praying for those closest to you – your loved ones (Philippians 1 : 3 – 5). The index finger is the pointer. Pray for those who teach – Bible teachers and preachers, and those who teach children (1 Thessalonians 5 : 25). The next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are Your Prayers On Vacation?

Contributed by Greg Frazier on Jul 20, 2005

In order to know God you have to spend time talking to Him. You cannot take a vacation from prayer.

Are Your Prayers On Vacation? Talking to God Daniel 6:1-28 / Ephesians 6:18 During this month we are looking at the themes from this years VBS - Serengeti Trek. Serengeti Trek takes place during the last week of this month and by then we will have a good grasp of what the children will be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel: A Man Of Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 10, 2003

to stress the importance of intercessory prayer, confession of sin and humbling ourselves before God

Daniel: A Man of Prayer Daniel 9:1-11,16-19 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of intercessory prayer Lately, I feel a renewed sense of the importance of intercessory prayer. History shows us that no church, denomination or country has ever outgrown it’s need for prayer. No revival or ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Jesus' Prayer

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 25, 2003

The things that were closest to Jesus in his prayes ought to be the things closest to us.

The Lords Prayer John 17 I was driving the other day with my family when a car cut me off. I pulled out to go around him. As I sped up so did he. Faster and faster we both accelerated. Finally I put on the brakes so I could let him go. AS I slowed down, so did he. Now I was furious. I looked ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great & Mighty Prayer

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 2, 2003

Do you want to see the true "Power of God" within your prayer life? His Promises of answered prayer are Great and Mighty.

Great & Mighty Prayer Jeremiah 33:3 Great things are coming for this church. Above everything else, we should pray for the Power of God. A missionary on furlough told this true story while visiting his home church in Michigan¡K"while serving at a small field hospital in Africa, every two weeks I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Certificate Of Success In Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

CERTIFICATE OF SUCCESS IN PRAYER LUKE 11:9-10 A couple of guys had a building project and needed to go to the lumber yard, so they get in their pick up truck and go. Now it so happens that their names are Heath and Steve. Well Heath walks into the office and said, "We need some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Overcoming The Prayer Block

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Overcoming common obstacles to prayer.

Overcoming the Prayer Block Ref.: Mark 1:35 Luke 5:15 Romans 7:14–25 1 John 1:8–10 Psalms 100:4 Read No Time for Him I. Obstacles There are many, though some are mere excuses that would yield to a strong will. A. Time 1. Life is too busy, but not too busy for less important things—TV, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16, Mark 1:35-38

5 Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2003

There is no such thing as "unanswered" prayer, but God sometimes responds in ways we don’t expect.

“5 Answers to Prayer” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Note: The outline for this message came from an article in the Christian Reader Jan/Feb 02 issue) We pray, and God answers. Every time. But sometimes we wonder if God is really listening. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, James 5:16

Denomination: Congregational

#3 A Prayer For A Graduate Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 1, 2003

Using Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, we have an effective model for praying for what we need.

What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? Graduates, if you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man who found a genie-in-a-bottle? This young adult is walking down ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

In A Little While-Prayer

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003

This sermon is about the necessity of prayer in our lives.

“In a Little While” By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Scripture: John 16:1-24 I yet believe that like the Psalmist that I too shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” That is what faith is. Faith is simply believing that one day we will see the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Changing Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

The changing power of prayer in the life of the Christian.

Today is the final sermon in our series of messages entitled, "If My people pray..." Today is also the end of the prayer challenge, so today we will be focusing on the changing power of prayer. The first thing that prayer changes are circumstances. It is vital that we tell God all of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conditions For Answered Prayer

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Prayer is work and takes much effort so getting answers to prayer is important.

Conditions for Answered Prayer Heb 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. GET RID OF SIN “If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear.” Psalm 66:18 “Behold, the Lord’s hand is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God